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“What are you talking about? It’s not all your fault if a marriage doesn’t work out. Don’t blyourself,” Nathan
said gently, thinking | was still upset
about the divorce
“Yeah, you're right. | didn’t do anything wrong.” Treplied, suddenly feeling lighter, Sleepiness crept in, so |
mumbled, “I'm gonna sleep now.”
“Go ahead and sleep,” Nathan whispered.
Morning sunlight streamed through the beige floor to ceiling windows. It was a little too bright as it hit the bed. |
woke up groggy, but after all that exhaustion, | really did sleep well, and | didn’t dream at all.
Nathan was already gone. | went to the bathroom, washed up, changed into a long, airy dress, and wandered out
of the room, taking my time.
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My whole outlook had changed. | wasn’t worried anymore about whether a man was still by my side or if he was
still in the room with me.
There was no sign of Nathan in the living room, either. | guessed he'd gone downstairs to grab breakfast.
A few minutes later, he walked in with breakfast in hand just as | expected.
“You're awake. | was planning to make you breakfast, but your fridge was totally empty, so | went out with your
keys to buy some,” Nathan said, slipping
off his shoes as he cin.
| stretched out lazily on the couch and said with a smile, “Look at you, such good husband material.”
Nathan gavethat soft, doting look. “All it takes is breakfast to win you over? Guess | don’t have to try too
hard to make you happy.”
| raised an eyebrow, smiling. “You're like a hidden gem, always surprisingwith something new. That's all it
takes to makehappy, and honestly.
being happy is pretty simple.”
Nathan's face lit up at my praise, and he gave my forehead a playful tap. “Con. Get up and have some
breakfast. I've got an important meeting later, so I'll have to head out. What about you? Got any plans for
today?”
“I'll probably go check on things at the hotel,” | replied, | couldn't afford to slack off anymore, and | had to take
work seriously.
Nathan nodded. “Perfect. I'm heading that way anyway. I'll drop you off.”
to make sure Nathan could get to his meeting on time, | didn’t waste anymore tlounging around. I quickly
changed, grabbed breakfast, and hopped into his car to head to the hotel
When | got out of the car, Nathan said, “I've got a lunch meeting here later. Do you have any plans? Want to join
us?”
My heart skipped a beat. | wondered if he was going to introduceto his business partners.
“No, maybe next t| replied Even though he seemed so sincere, | wasn’t ready for people to know about me
seeing someone new so soon yet.
Nathan looked a bit disappointed but respected ghy choice “Alright, nest tthen. I'll still be here for lunch, so
letknow if you need anything”
“Alright, I'll knock 20% off for you,” I said with #pin “And I'll even throw in two bottles of good wine for free.”
Hearing my words, Nathan burst out laughing Deal, Ms Murphy You better not go back on your word
“I won't,” | said, getting out of the car and shutting the door befund me. Then | headed straight into the hotel
lobby
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As | walked in, my assistant rushed over, looking stressed “Ms. Murphy, Mr. Holcomb just booked our biggest
conference room for a meeting later. We're scrambling to get everything ready”
“Alright, make sure to test all the equipment in the room. We can’t afford to make any mistakes,” | said, giving
her a quick reminder.
Just then, a line of business cars pulled up outside the hotel, one of which was an Alfa Romeo, Jared's personal
ride.
The door opened, and Jared stepped out with a few top executives. They chatted as they made their way inside.
A few of the executives spottedin the lobby and cover to greet me. “Mrs. Holcomb...
But Jared didn’t even look my way. He kept his head down and headed straight for the elevator, looking pretty
sour
I guessed he was jealous, probably thinking about how | had spent a happy twith another man last night.
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